Comedian Frank Carson was a child at heart who just wanted to have fun and give fun, his son has said.

Former Rangers manager Walter Smith has emerged as the new favourite to take charge of Wolves as Mick McCarthy's successor, Press Association Sport understands.

Gloucester have announced the signing of Australia international hooker Huia Edmonds.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini believes Carlos Tevez can play a key role in the closing stages of the season.

Tube staff are being attacked and threatened by angry passengers because of "misinformation" about delays to London Underground services, their union has claimed.

Steve Bruce remains a major contender to become the next Wolves manager even though other candidates will be interviewed during the next 48 hours, Press Association Sport understands.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini felt his team had come through a tough test despite beating Porto comfortably in the Europa League.

Neil Lennon urged his Celtic players not to "spoil" their tremendous winning run after their 2-0 home win over Dunfermline at Parkhead took them 20 points clear of Rangers at the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.

Luke Donald's defence of the Accenture Match Play title lasted only 14 holes in Tucson.

Energy giant Centrica said mild spring and autumn weather had fuelled a 30% slide in profits at its residential arm British Gas to £522 million last year.

Taxpayer-backed Royal Bank of Scotland remained at the heart of the row over bankers' pay as it unveiled total losses of £2 billion for 2011 at the same time as paying £785 million in bonuses to its staff.

A man named by sources as serving Labour MP Eric Joyce has been arrested on suspicion of assault following a disturbance at the Palace of Westminster.